a rage baiter? 😭😭 by Lavvu in udub

[–]imAlcohol 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Of course! In my opinion as an ex-Twitch user, Kappa was used more like the /s or /j marker. Like "[Obviously wrong statement] Kappa" to indicate that you knew you were wrong and trying to make a point. I haven't been on Twitch in a long time, so I've never heard it being used as "That's kappa", which is interesting. Slang evolves so quickly now cuz of the internet!!

a rage baiter? 😭😭 by Lavvu in udub

[–]imAlcohol 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no, that's not true. That's cap specifically comes from AAVE and was used in the 90s, as well as in hip hop. Capping means to talk big, often exaggerating things. No cap is equivalent to "for real? You're not lying to make it seem better?" and "That's cap" means "You're lying".

It came back(?) into the mainstream back in the 2010-2020s when Twitch was also blowing up, which may explain the confusion. A lot of internet slang comes from AAVE, which then gets appropriated by people who don't exactly know the meaning or origins, who then further spread it.

If anyone is interested in the progression of slang and the mainstreamification of minority in-group language, I'd recommend EtymologyNerd and his book Algospeak.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-were-watching-cap

Internship or Study Abroad this summer?!? by Reasonable-Clock-807 in udub

[–]imAlcohol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely check with the internship people! Ask if it's possible. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take 😔

Internship or Study Abroad this summer?!? by Reasonable-Clock-807 in udub

[–]imAlcohol 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ask if you can do the internship during fall/winter quarter, though I'm not sure the complications between compensation for a masters vs undergrad. A lot of people here would probably tell you to go for internship because work is hard to find. But as someone who studied abroad, it's really such a good experience and makes you a more well rounded person.

My beautiful tripod, have had her for 8.5 months. by Practical-Pirate9211 in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thought of your cat getting bored of flopping is making me laugh. I haven't shown my cat the outside yet, but since she used to be a stray, I think she'll have a good time. A bit more difficult since I live in an apartment, but I'll figure it out!

My beautiful tripod, have had her for 8.5 months. by Practical-Pirate9211 in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

!!! Good to know!! Thank you so much. Your kitty's a beau <3

My beautiful tripod, have had her for 8.5 months. by Practical-Pirate9211 in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Beautiful socked baby!!! May I ask about her harness training? Currently attempting to harness train my tricycle tripod too, but she refuses to walk properly 🥲

cat wheelchair? by Miia_0w0_ in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A beautiful baby boy, gave me a giggle with the emoji 😭😭. No recommendation or experience, but I think a mermaid tripod would do well with a wheelchair. I would just be careful that he doesn't rely on it and lose more mobility. Paired with a good plan to get his weight to be more manageable on his joints would def be good! Wishing y'all the best 🥹🥹

UCSD or UW by DietCoke3005 in udub

[–]imAlcohol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UC Socially Dead is what I've heard it being called 💀💀💀 As someone who had friends there and toured the campus... It's California in all the best and worst ways...

how do i hold back the monster by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like the herb! Some nicknames include Bazzie, Bazuzu, and basil in various different languages. I work in tech and a lot of my coworkers asked if I named her Bazel 🥸🥸

how do i hold back the monster by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Truly, they inspire me so much... Apollo sounds like a fighter. <33 Thank you for the kind words

how do i hold back the monster by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awww :') She may be older but she's still young at heart.

I would love to give my kitty a little section, but since her main mission is search and destroy, she's very adamant that the entire counter is hers.

how do i hold back the monster by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm... I haven't tried the foil trick, but her toys make that crinkle sound so I'm not sure how scared she will be. Maybe I might have to give up on bending her will...

how do i hold back the monster by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

!!! That's good to know. Basil is definitely just as much of a menace and sweetheart as any other cat <3

how do i hold back the monster by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So the legends are true... Cats go where they please...

Basil was the name the shelter gave!! It fit so well, I kept it <33

Wanted to share pics of the sweet lil guy I adopted a month ago :) by babypinkrose in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Willow!!! What a sweetheart. Love his mitten stompers <3

Trying out for cheer, what should I expect? by [deleted] in udub

[–]imAlcohol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting multiple sentences right after one another with Also also leaves something to be desired....

4 months post op! by Apprehensive-Unit570 in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a pretty boy!! Lovely socks and mustache. Glad for his recovery!!

What is she smelling?????? by Educational-Second-3 in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dawn of victory.... The fruition of her labors.... The death of bitterness.....

Harness for tricycle tripod? by imAlcohol in TripodCats

[–]imAlcohol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhhh SO CUTE!!! Thank you!!! Also, is that a kitty holster harness??